rob pike

Utter insanity. Complete disregard for anything or anyone else on the planet or in the sky.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/09/climate/space-mirror-satellite-solar.html?unlocked_article_code=1.SFA.mLor.YQZzOBNKM3YW&smid=url-share

A Night Light in the Sky? Reflect Orbital Wants to Launch a Big Space Mirror.

The company is seeking F.C.C. approval to test an idea to reflect sunlight to Earth at night, possibly powering solar panels. Critics say it could be bad for people and wildlife.

The New York Times
Mar 10 at 12:49amWeb
Show thread[HANDMAIDEN] xanMar 10
@robpike fuck sake's man, will there be no corner we can hide from from these assholes
Show threadTrammell HudsonMar 10
@xan @robpike that is an evergreen response to the whole state of the world
Show threadgrrl_aexMar 10

@robpike

More venture capital lunacy.

May the Gods save us from billionaires. (Because humanity doesn't seem up to the task.)

Show threadSafigoMar 10
@robpike Most of those news are just marketing hype to get investment
Show threadGirl Lich 🏳️‍⚧️⚢💀Mar 11
@robpike This is an amazing idea, and I strongly support it.